Tag: MOON
“He was more beautiful than the moon” ﷺ
"Even then, this comparison falls short and fails to convey his true beauty..." ﷺ
As the Moon Illuminates the Night
The Prophet (sall Allāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam) said: “None of you truly believes until I am more beloved to him than his father, his child and all the people.” In this series we embark on a journey to increase our knowledge of the Prophet (sall Allāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam), to…
When is Eid?
Watch this space for the announcement for the date for Eid al-Fitr 1437/2016 All praise is due to Allāh, may peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and all his Companions. In the past, Muslim scholars agreed on a certain method to decide the start and end…
A Sign in the Floating Aircraft Carrier
Verse 40 spoke of the sun and the moon streaming along at speed in their own orbits. Even though nothing of the naked eye would suggest that the Sun and Moon are moving at speed, through modern advancements in technology we now know that the Moon orbits around the Earth…
The Race Between the Sun and the Moon
Through the lens of God’s guidance are we able to see meaningful Signs in everyday occurrences. Signs and evidences which most people do not and cannot see. The previous verse from the magnificent Sūrah Yā Sīn spoke about how a particular phase in the waxing of the Moon resembles an…
Spiritual Moon Science
The following verse from the magnificent Sūrah Yā Sīn says that when the moon reaches a certain phase in its waxing it resembles an old date palm stalk. The waxing of the moon, as well as its appearance, carry a Sign pointing towards something far greater and more profound… Yā…
Where does the Sun go after it sets?
The previous verses spoke of how land, pertaining to place (Makān) is under the full power and control of Allah as He resurrects it from a state of barrenness to bring out lush green shoots and leaves and then vibrant fruits of different kinds. After speaking about control of…
Unveiling History: The Qur’an’s Remarkable Insight into the Past
A popular trend among some Orientalists is to try and attack the Qur'ān by casting doubt on its historical reliability. What should we as Muslims make of these claims? It is important to understand the way historians view history. Much like detectives, they work by piecing together clues that they…